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S266 CSG

1999 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,081 mi
Last recorded155,081 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S4092,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 CSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 155,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 155,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 144,598 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 132,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 120,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 111,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 102,428 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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S266 CSG is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 92,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S266 CSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S266 CSG registered?

S266 CSG is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S266 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 CSG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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